Ballots are due back to the Lincoln County clerk’s office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The Lincoln County clerk has mailed a record-breaking 40,256 ballots to registered voters in the county, asking them to decide everything from party nominations for governor to property tax levies for local fire districts.
But the biggest issue in Lincoln County is control over the three-member commission with a ballot packed with 12 candidates – including an elected first-term incumbent and one appointed a year ago.
Voters can either mail their ballot – postage is pre-paid – by 5 p.m. May 19 or drop them in the special ballot collection box at seven city halls or the Lincoln County courthouse in Newport by 8 p.m. May 19.
To keep the political stories prominently displayed on the Lincoln Chronicle’s home page, we will keep this introduction, updated news stories and links to our May 19 election stories and those from our Oregon news partners prominently displayed with a headline from the original story and links to follow.
Local election stories
Seal Rock Fire asking district voters for 12 cent increase in levy to help pay for firefighters: Story here
Yachats Fire District asking voters to renew a five-year operations levy in May 19 primary election: Story here
Lincoln County commission, staff dysfunction leads to questions of commitment, stalled projects, low morale: Story here
5 candidates challenge controversial incumbent in most crowded race in Lincoln County commission history: Story here
Four candidates vye to fill final two years of late Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall’s term: Story here
Former sheriff takes on appointed incumbent in winner-takes-all contest for Lincoln County commission Position 3: Story here
A record 12 Lincoln County commission candidates race to the finish line in May 19 primary election: Story here
Oregon election stories
Christine Drazan is ready for a rematch against Tina Kotek for governor’s seat: Story here
Ed Diehl hopes to ride anti-tax momentum to the governor’s office: Story here
Chris Dudley was on Oregon’s political sidelines, but he’s back and wants another shot: Story here
Two Oregon Democrats are challenging U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle in May primary: Story here
How hikes to Oregon gas taxes and fees ended up on the ballot: Story here
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